The bombshell came after host Emma Willis also introduced three new housemates, Chloe Ferry, Kim Woodburn and Jessica Cunningham.

In all the drama, Austin’s final seconds in the house were overshadowed by their arrival, with the housemates rushing to greet them, while Austin forlornly made his way up the stairs in the garden and headed out the side door with barely second glance from the others.

The moment didn’t pass viewers by, as they took to Twitter in their droves to pass comment.